Meet the Team Behind the Results at Burton Kelley LLP

Since 2004, our team of dedicated attorneys has been providing innovative legal solutions and trusted counsel to clients across California. Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, depth of experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

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About Us

A Legacy of Legal Excellence

Burton Kelley LLP is a California-based civil litigation firm known for its strategic approach, deep expertise, and history of successful outcomes. For nearly two decades, we have built lasting partnerships with our clients, offering tailored solutions and zealous representation when needed.

Over 20 years of legal excellence
Trusted by industry leaders across California
A dynamic, results-driven legal team

Partners

Michelle L. Burton, Esq.

Managing Partner

mburton@burtonkelley.com
Michelle L. Burton, Esq., Managing Partner, specializes in complex insurance disputes and bad faith defense. She has secured numerous trial victories and authored key appeals on insurance matters.
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Rachael K. Kelley, Esq.

Chief Technology Partner

rkelley@burtonkelley.com
Rachael K. Kelley, Esq., Chief Technology Partner, combines extensive insurance defense experience with expertise in technology and ESI discovery. She designs strategic defense plans and leads tech initiatives for clients.
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Devin T. Shoecraft, Esq.

Partner

dshoecraft@burtonkelley.com
Devin T. Shoecraft, Esq., Partner, specializes in insurance coverage, professional liability, and personal injury litigation. He focuses on securing early, favorable outcomes through pretrial motions and ADR.
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Associates

Ivana Torres, Esq.

Managing Associate

itorres@burtonkelley.com
Ivana Torres, Managing Associate, brings a communication-first approach to defending insurers in bad faith and liability claims, while advising on complex coverage and demand evaluations.
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Samantha Yu, Esq.

Senior Associate

syu@burtonkelley.com
Samantha Yu, Senior Associate, specializes in civil litigation, including insurance bad faith, construction defects, and real estate disputes. She brings experience from public agencies and clerkships with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
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Michael Vachon, LL.M.

Senior Associate

mvachon@burtonkelley.com
Michael Vachon, Senior Associate, brings 25 years of litigation experience spanning appeals, class actions, and complex insurance disputes, with bar admissions up to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Tyler Strycula, Esq.

Associate

tstrycula@burtonkelley.com
Tyler Strycula, Associate, brings experience in civil and criminal law, having interned with the San Diego City Attorney’s Office and Federal District Court. He is passionate about supporting microbusinesses and nonprofits.
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Of Counsel

Bob Shoecraft, Esq.

Of Counsel

rshoecraft@burtonkelley.com

Bob Shoecraft, Esq., Of Counsel, has 45 years of experience in handling complex insurance, commercial, and liability matters. He is AV Preeminent rated and has achieved numerous favorable jury trial outcomes.

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STAFF

Ariana Rodriguez

Office Manager

arodriguez@burtonkelley.com
Ariana Rodriguez, Office Manager at Burton Kelley, LLP since 2021, manages administrative tasks, including invoices, recruitment, and attorney compliance. She holds a Business Management degree and is pursuing her MBA.
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Maria Marin

Case Manager

mmarin@burtonkelley.com
Maria Marin, Case Manager at Burton Kelley, LLP since 2022, brings extensive experience in legal administration, vendor coordination, and regulatory compliance. She previously managed operations and human resources in debt collection.
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Hannah Sucov

Paralegal

hsucov@burtonkelley.com

Hannah Sucov, Paralegal at Burton Kelley, LLP since 2023, specializes in civil litigation, environmental law, and insurance matters. She holds a degree in Political Science from UC Santa Barbara.
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Adam Madrak

Paralegal

amadrak@burtonkelley.com

Adam Madrak, Paralegal at Burton Kelley since 2025, assists counsel in all stages of litigation, from intake to trial. He has experience in a range of matters including general torts, premises liability, public entity, and bad faith litigation. 

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Kegan Baker

Paralegal

kbaker@burtonkelley.com

Kegan Baker, Paralegal at Burton Kelley, LLP since 2024, graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Economics and was born and raised in San Diego. He will be attending Law School later this year.
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Kim Rugama

Accounting

accounting@burtonkelley.com
Kimberly Rugama, Accounting Manager at Burton Kelley LLP since 2016, has over 25 years of experience in law firm financial management. She handles the firm’s accounting and billing operations.
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